Firearms manufacturers and dealers faced a slowdown in sales in 2025, which contributed to economic problems for gun companies that closed businesses or filed for bankruptcy protection. Gun enthusiasts have backed off from buying firearms in 2025 as their favorite dealers have closed their doors. Firearm sales fell 4.1 percent to about 14.6 million in … Read more
In many cases, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not mean the end of a restaurant chain. That’s at least in part because brand names have value, and as long as the finances can be worked out with lenders, there will usually be more investors willing to get behind a Red Lobster comeback than those who … Read more
Although they were a moving target, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have increased the cost of building a home. “The new tariffs could increase builders’ costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home,” Rob Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, told CNBC, citing estimates from U.S. builders. Last year, the NAHB estimated … Read more